Policy Development

To initiate the development of a new college-wide policy or start a college-wide policy review, policy originators must submit a request using the Policy Development Request Form.

After the policy sponsor approves the submitted Policy Development Request Form, the policy office will create and maintain a centralized Microsoft Teams site for the policy drafters and guide the policy originator through the policy development process.

Guidance for Policy Originators

• Policy Development Process Overview (one sheet)
• Expectations for Policy Originators (one sheet)
• Policy Writing Guide (one sheet)
• Flowchart: Policy Development Process (printable)
• Policy Development Policy

Policy Development Process Flowchart

The flowchart below outlines each phase of the policy development process at SLCC.

Policy Development Roles

• The policy originator is the person assigned to draft, develop, and maintain a policy.
• The policy sponsor is a member of the Cabinet who supports and guides the policy through the approvals.
• The policy office provides guidance, policy editing, project management, and shepherds the policy through the policy development process.

Policy Development Status Report

An online Policy Development Status Report is now available.

• This automated, daily report provides an overview of policy development work at the college.
• Please note that the list of college policies in the “approved this year” section is incomplete. The following policies were also approved in 2026:
  • Expenditure & Transfer (F&A)
  • Internal Audit (IES)
  • Military Leave (PWC)
  • Protection of Minors from Abuse (F&A)
  • Reduction in Force (PWC)
  • Reorganization (PWC)
  • Required Training (PWC)
  • Staff Additional Assignment (PWC)